Chapter 98
I thought I was bringing Charlotte to learn from these women. Turns out she taught them a thing or two.
Seeing how naturally Charlotte and Lanney interacted–like a real mother and daughter–several socialites immediately began gravitating toward them, clearly hoping to network their way into the Rhodes family’s good graces.
Everyone could see that Charlotte held a special place in the family. This girl’s going places |
Valeria was practically shaking with rage, her hands balled into fists. Just wait, I’ll find a way to get back at her []
The humiliation was eating her alive, especially since Jasper had been distant lately. There was even that night when he’d come home drunk and kept mumbling. Charlotte’s name in his sleep
That was the ultimate insult.||
Valeris had barely slept that night, wanting desperately to confront him about whether he was still thinking about that bitch |
She’d expected Charlotte to crash and burn after leaving Jasper, maybe end up struggling to make ends meet Instead, shed somehow landed Cassian Rhodes–Manhattan’s most eligible bachelor.
His not fair.
She’d been so sure this wine event would finally expose Charlotte as the fraud she was. Instead, Charlotte had outshined everyone in the room
The event was winding down when a commotion erupted near the ballroom entrance.[]
Charlone looked up to see Cassian striding in, impeccably dressed in a charcoal gray suit. His arrival immediately commanded attention from every person in the room, especially the socialites, who were practically swooning
He walked directly to Charlotte and Lancey, his face softening into a smile. “Hey Mom. Ann. Ready to head home? I thought I’d come pick you guys up–1
Cassian had tried calling Charlotte several times during the event, but she hadn’t answered. When he couldn’t reach her, anxiety had kicked in and he’d decided to come check on her himself.
Lancey looked surprised. “What are you doing here? Didn’t you have meetings all afternoon?–|||
Cassian shrugged casually. “Wrapped up early. Figured you’d be about done here, so I thought I’d save you the trouble of getting a car.
Lancey couldn’t resist teasing him. “You’ve never been this thoughtful before. I’m guessing this is really about picking up your wife, isn’t 117||
Carstar’s grin was answer enough.
Charlotte felt her cheeks burn red, but warmth spread through her chest she could tell Cassian had come specifically because he was worried about her navigating this social minefield]
Perfen timing.” Lancey said with a knowing smile. “We were just about to leave anyway.”
Every woman in the rouen was staring now. Had they really just seen Cassian Rhodes smile? And look m the way he’s looking at Charlotte–like she’s the only person in the room
Cassian readied for Charlotte’s and, intertwining their fingers naturally. “Come on, let’s get out of here.
Charlotte nodded, following his lead toward the exit.
Behind them, the Loudalies Watched with a mixture of envy
envy and fascination. Charloge could practically feel their stares burning into her back like laser beams.
